Kerala

ceremony · dance

Padayani, also called Padeni, (from the word for military formations) is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala.

temple · architecture

Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Palayam Pally of Trivandrum, is the principal mosque of Trivandrum in Kerala, India. It is a Juma Masjid (Friday Mosque). Moulavi Jamaludheen Mankada is its Imam.

temple · hills

The temple located in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district in South India, India. One of the most famous temple pilgrimages in South India, South Asia, India. This is a kanniayyappan, first time pilgrims' ritual; ceremony.

The name Kerala is pronounced Keralam in the local language, Malayalam. Two thousand years ago, one of three states in the region was called ''Cheralam'' in Classical Tamil.

festival · sport

Kerela with its rich culture and traditional background will for sure bewilder any visitor anytime of the year.

monsoon

Monsoon rain falling down on green leaves in Kerala Although Kerala lies closer to the equator than most Indian states, it is blessed with pleasant and equable climate throughout the year.

livestock

The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India. In Tulu Nadu it is known as chande.

village · politics

A TVC for the "Incredible India" campaign, showing India's rural culture and traditions. It includes Kerala's snake boat race, dances, painting and vignettes from life in rural India.

industry · flowers

Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla (V. planifolia).

industry · flowers

Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla (V. planifolia).

dance · school

Training session of Kalaripayattu in a training school in the state of Kerala. Kalaripayattu the martial art form of Kerala is regarded as the oldest and most scientific of its kind in the world.

dance · school

Kalaripayattu the martial art form of Kerala is regarded as the oldest and most scientific of its kind in the world. Training in combat is given at the Kalari (training school). Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art.

coastline · river

The regular work schedule of a Kerala Backwater villageman has fishing in its schedule early in the morning.

birds

Pair of Red-whiskered Bulbul birds in Kerala, India. Pycnonotus jocosus.

coastline

Indian Coast Guard ship patrolling along the coast of Kerala. Along with the coastal guard's ship, sails the cargo ship.

South Indian men demonstrate the ancient Keralan marital art of Kalaripayattu. Indian martial art from Kerala is widely believed to be one of the oldest fighting systems. According to legend, Kalaripayattu originated from Lord Shiva.

lake · river

One can see houseboats sailing on Vembanad Lake in the evening. The houseboats in Kerala are an ideal way to unwind and spend some quiet moments that will rejuvenate your soul.

boats

The Kerala houseboat cruise takes you to another world, with nature at its best. Coming to Kerala and not experiencing the grandeur of these luxury floating castles would be a lost experience.

boats

The Kerala houseboat cruise takes you to another world, with nature at its best, coming to Kerala and not experiencing the grandeur of these luxury floating castles will be sheer waste.

boats · coastline

Boat sailing in the Arbian sea. Waves of Arabian sea hitting shoreline of Neendakara Beach in Kerala. Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India.

boats · river

Champakkulam boat race is the first in the list of all boat races that are held in Kerala. Kerela is popular for its winding stretches of backwater and so different types of boat races could be held during the harvest season of the state.

railway · river

Train traveling on a rail-road bridge over a vast river from Kerala. Kerala, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.

boats · sport

Men preparing a traditional snake boat, Kerala. Vallam Kali is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes.